1864: Lincoln at the Gates of History

In 1864: Lincoln at the Gates of History, the reader is plunged into the heart of that crucial year as Lincoln faced enormous challenges. It is the story of Lincoln's struggle with war on the battlefields, the erratic behavior of his wife, Mary, and the death of a son two years prior. 1864 presents a man who not only saved the nation, but also, despite the turmoil of the war and political infighting, set the stage for westward expansion through the Homestead Act, the railroads, and the Act to Encourage Immigration. 521 pages.